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COVID-19 and racial inequity discussed during Monday's OCS Board meeting

The Orange County Schools Board of Education discussed racial inequity, coronavirus and returning to school at its Monday meeting.

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Survey: We're looking to hear from those who have lived in Chapel Hill public housing

Whether you currently live in a Chapel Hill public housing community, have lived in one in the past or are currently waiting for a unit to open up, we ...

Column: Local officials discuss how they're leading Orange County through crisis

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Damon Seils ...

Now allowed to reopen, museums develop a broad array of plans to welcome back patrons

As North Carolina moves into Phase 2.5, museums in the Triangle area are able to reopen at limited capacity. The North Carolina Museum of Art is now open, ...

New mosaicist brings Hillsborough community together through collaborative mural

Over 150 Hillsborough community members contributed to a mural as part of the #LoveHillsborough Community Art project. 

Orange County runner plans to run 77 miles to fundraise for local nonprofit

Nathan Toben is running to raise $5,000 for Triangle Bikeworks, a Carrboro-based nonprofit that provides underserved middle and high school students with ...

CHCCS suspends driver's education instruction; OCS launches virtual program

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' online driver's education program was canceled Aug. 19, while Orange County Schools restarted a virtual program Sept. ...

Art underground: Chapel Hill art space BASEMENT hosts digital art residency program

BASEMENT is an artist-run project space in Chapel Hill that aims to highlight unconventional art practices and provide an inclusive space for artists ...

Raleigh curfew sparks outrage after no charges filed in police-involved shooting

“It’s people outraged, it’s an outcry, but it’s also a mourning," said Kristie Puckett-Williams, the statewide manager of the N.C. ACLU’s Campaign ...

School districts in Orange County work to feed students during remote schooling

As schools remain closed, districts in Orange County are continuing efforts to feed students who rely on free and reduced meals.

'Our Lens, Our Voice' seeks to address youth criminal justice through art

Oct. 1 will mark the beginning of Orange County's "Our Lens, Our Voice", a photography and photo project that  aims to reframe the narrative of local ...

International company donates money to Triangle nonprofits as part of global pledge

Triangle-based groups No Kid Hungry North Carolina, WE ARE and the Triangle East Chapter of 100 Black Men of America each received $13,000 from the Almac ...

Triangle literacy organizations help students adjust to online learning

Durham-based organization Book Harvest has received over 83,000 book donations since April. "It absolutely astounds me how generous our community has ...

Breakthrough funding brings zero-emission buses to Chapel Hill Transit

In May of 2021, Chapel Hill Transit will be getting three zero-emission buses to replace its diesel buses. 

Zoombombing at Cedar Ridge High raises cybersecurity concerns in area schools

On Aug. 17, Cedar Ridge High School experienced a Zoombombing incident where disrupters yelled obscenities and the N-word and posted inappropriate images ...

Local organizations assist refugees through COVID-19 pandemic

The Refugee Support Center serves approximately 900 refugees who primarily primarily come from Burma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Syria. ...

Chapel Hill Public Library pilots bookmobile program, adapts service due to pandemic

Chapel Hill Public Library is implementing new programs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.